Dan Humiston: Creating the International Cannabis Association
Tue / May 19th INTERVIEW
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Humiston, founder and president of the International Cannabis Association, who represents a large… Read More
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Graham Abbott
Based in Portland, Oregon, Graham is Ganjapreneur's Chief Editor. He has been writing about the legalization landscape since 2012 and has been contributing to Ganjapreneur since our official launch in 2014.
Historically Anti-Cannabis Senators Urge Removal of Barriers for MMJ Research
Tue / May 19th
U.S. Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) have long been some of the staunchest anti-marijuana lawmakers in Congress.… Read More
The States Where Weed is the Cheapest (Oregon Wins)
Mon / May 18th
The price of weed tends to be cheapest in those states that have legalized recreational marijuana. According to the site… Read More
Special Senate Committee to Manage Oregon Medical Marijuana Issue
Fri / May 15th
After the Oregon Legislature’s new marijuana committee hit an impasse Monday night, Oregon Senate president Peter Courtney formed a special… Read More
Ohio County Prosecutor Says Current Marijuana Laws Are “Useless”
Thu / May 14th
In Ohio, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters stated Tuesday that he believes the state’s current marijuana laws are “useless,” and… Read More
New Jersey MMJ Lawsuit: Should Student Patients Be Allowed to Medicate on School Grounds?
Wed / May 13th
The Larc School, a private school for children with disabilities located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, made headlines earlier this month… Read More
Kentucky Hemp Production Sees Dramatic Increase In 2015
Wed / May 13th
Agriculture officials in Kentucky stated that hemp production in the state will exceed 1,700 acres in 2015, up from just… Read More
Entrepreneur Announces Cannabis Board Game for Adults
Tue / May 12th PRESS RELEASE
As marijuana legalization goes mainstream, entrepreneurs have rushed to develop businesses in the recreational and medical consumer markets, as well… Read More
Kansas House Passes Bill Reducing Possession Penalties
Tue / May 12th
The Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill last week to soften penalties for marijuana possession, allow for the study… Read More
Morgan Freeman: Marijuana Should Be Legalized “Across The Board”
Mon / May 11th
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman stated that marijuana should be legalized “across the board” in an interview with the Daily Beast… Read More
Illinois Senate Committee Approves Bill to Decriminalize MJ Possession
Fri / May 8th
An Illinois Senate Committee approved legislation that would decriminalize the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana Wednesday. The… Read More
Oregon’s Recreational Marijuana Advisory Board Features Five MMJ Professionals
Fri / May 8th
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has established a committee to oversee the development of Oregon’s recreational marijuana industry. The… Read More
Mike Siffin: Exploring the Cannabis Entertainment Niche
Fri / May 8th INTERVIEW
Our latest featured ganjapreneur has made it his mission to normalize cannabis and overcome stereotypes with entertainment products geared toward the… Read More
D.A.R.E. Falls for Fake Anti-Marijuana News Satire
Thu / May 7th OPINION
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) has demonstrated that there is such a lack of anti-cannabis information in the media these days, it’s easier… Read More
A Strategic Breakdown of Business Investment Tiers
Thu / May 7th OPINION
If you’re looking to fund your cannabis startup or have an exciting new product that you’re sure is going to… Read More
Texas Committee Rejects Three Bills to Reduce MJ Possession Penalties
Thu / May 7th
A committee in the Texas State House of Representatives rejected three bills on Friday that would have reduced penalties for… Read More
Hawaii MMJ Dispensary Bill Clears Major Hurdle
Wed / May 6th
A bill that would authorize medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaii cleared an important hurdle on Monday. Many feared the bill,… Read More
SCOTUS Requests Obama Administration’s Opinion on Colorado Cannabis Lawsuit
Tue / May 5th
The U.S. Supreme Court has requested an opinion from the Obama administration on Nebraska and Oklahoma’s lawsuit against Colorado’s cannabis legalization. “The Solicitor General is… Read More
Puerto Rico Governor Authorizes Use Of Medical Marijuana
Mon / May 4th
The governor of Puerto Rico signed an executive order Sunday authorizing the use of medical marijuana there. The order, which… Read More
Ganjapreneur Announces Upgrades to Mobile App for Apple & Android Devices
Mon / May 4th PRESS RELEASE
For entrepreneurs and investors who are keeping tabs on the nascent cannabis industry, staying informed about the state of the… Read More
Louisiana MMJ Bill Advances to House
Fri / May 1st
A bill in the Louisiana Senate that would help doctors prescribe medical marijuana was approved by the Senate Health and… Read More
Maine Update: Legalization Bill Filed, Two Groups Seeking Ballot Initiatives
Thu / Apr 30th
A bipartisan bill to legalize marijuana in Maine was filed on Tuesday by Rep Diane Russell (D.-Portland), a long-time champion… Read More
Cannabis Researcher Debuts Public Discussion of MMJ Research
Wed / Apr 29th
Dr. Ethan Russo — a top medical marijuana researcher who lives and works on Vashon Island, Washington — gave a lecture… Read More
Michigan Poll Shows Cannabis Legalization Support at 51%
Wed / Apr 29th
A slim majority of Michigan voters support cannabis legalization, according to the results of a statewide poll conducted in April.… Read More